vida Posted June 7, 2007 Share Posted June 7, 2007 How long after chicken hatching does the mum start laying ? Our baby chickens are nearly Six weeks old and still mumy is after them and doesn't eat proprly. She keeps calling them for food and just eats enough to survive. Vida Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted June 7, 2007 Share Posted June 7, 2007 I think mine took a couple of months at least to wean the chicks and start eating properly. Keep tempting her with plenty of protein like live meal worms and tuna. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vida Posted June 7, 2007 Author Share Posted June 7, 2007 Hi Claret, thanks for the reply . I'll do as you say to see what will happen. She is very protective of her chicks and too much of a good mother!! Vida Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
